Rent Shortcut (2020)

Jeepers Creepers reimagined ... - Shortcut review by NP

This is a decent, well directed UK horror that just misses the mark. The story is interesting, and keeps itself watchable due to many shifts and revelations – but the antagonist and idea of the initial set-up are too similar to Jeepers Creepers 2 not to invite comparisons, and the ‘misunderstood’ character of Reggie is too much of a nasty little poser to ever side with. But then, I think we’re supposed to cheer when the nerdy girl gives the monster the one-fingered salute and calls it a ‘****ing piece of s***.’

The young cast does lend this caper a kind of more serious Scooby Doo vibe. Other than that, this is a mildly horrific way of spending 77 minutes. My score is 6 out of 10.